Actinia
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A brightly colored sea animal like a flower that attaches to rocks in shallow coastal pools
- noun
- /ækˈtɪniə/
- Specialized
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Actinia
- The vibrant coloration of Actinia makes it a popular subject for underwater photography.
Examples
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The Actinia attached itself firmly to the rock as the tide receded.
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Many Actinias can be found in tide pools.
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Marine biologists often study Actinia to learn about tidal zone ecosystems.
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The Actinia is known for its vibrant colors.
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Marine biologists often study Actinia to learn about tidal zone ecosystems.
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The Actinia attached itself firmly to the rock as the tide receded.
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The vibrant coloration of Actinia makes it a popular subject for underwater photography.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Actinia comes from the Greek root aktis, which means 'ray'. A helpful image is that these sea anemones have many tentacles spreading out like rays from a center, so the name fits their bright, ray-like shape.
